Experienced Seamstress

We are a private design studio working on diverse projects, including product prototyping and commissioned contracts for various industries. We focus on creating custom garments and branded attire for our clients, extending their brand experience through clothing. We cater to a wide range of sectors, including interior design, furniture design, high-end restaurants, airlines, banks, and other businesses requiring custom uniforms and business attire.

**Duties**:

- Consult with clients to discuss their needs and preferences for garments.
- Take precise measurements of clients to ensure a perfect fit.
- Create patterns based on client measurements and cut fabric according to these patterns.
- Operate sewing machines and other equipment to sew, hem, and finish garments, as well as hand stitching.
- Perform fittings with clients and make necessary adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.
- Add finishing touches to garments, such as lining, sewing on buttons, or adding other decorative elements.
- Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet standards.
- Make alterations or repairs to garments as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a seamstress.
- Proficient in using various sewing machines, including Single Needle Sewing Machine, Serger Sewing Machine, Blind Hemmer Sewing Machine, Cover Stitch Machine, and Chain Stitch Sewing Machine.
- Knowledge of different fabrics and their properties.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good oral communication skills in English and the ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.
- Must have valid authorization to work in Canada.

New graduates from pattern-making, garment sample-making, or related programs are welcome to apply.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: $18.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Don Mills, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- sewing: 2 years (required)
- pattern making: 1 year (preferred)
- Fashion design: 1 year (preferred)
- Single Needle Sewing Machine: 2 years (required)
- Serger Sewing Machine: 1 year (required)
- Blind Hemmer Sewing Machine: 1 year (required)
- Cover Stitch Machine: 1 year (required)
- Chain Stitch Sewing Machine: 1 year (required)
- sample making: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person